SOLUTION: A stack of rectangular paper sheets weights 3 pounds. What is the weight of a stack of sheets of the same paper quality that is 3 times as high with sheets three times as wide?

Question 719748: A stack of rectangular paper sheets weights 3 pounds. What is the weight of a stack of sheets of the same paper quality that is 3 times as high with sheets three times as wide?
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A stack of rectangular paper sheets weights 3 pounds. What is the weight of a stack of sheets of the same paper quality that is 3 times as high with sheets three times as wide?
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weight of the stack of paper varies directly as the width of the sheets and height of the stack.
Therefore, weight of stack=3*3*3=27 pounds
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